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    Wastegate/spark plugs/what else?

    Hello. Few days ago tested 1 bar boost pressure. Everything was fine. Yesterday I lowered boost and a problem appeared.. when boost is higher that 0.55 +- @ 3 - 4 k rpm something cuts out, feels like fuel or boost, after 4k it runs great up till redline. Could the spark gaps make such a problem? Why no problem when it was at 1 bar?

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    Wastegate/spark plugs/what else?

    Turn it back to 1bar and see if the issue remains. Probably messed something else up. Correlation / causation scenario.

    Not plugs, probably tuning issues if not mechanical error.

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    Waste gate fluttering before taking a set?

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    What are your AFRs when the issue is occuring? If it's really rich, might be causing your problem.

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    Lamda is around 0.78 - 0.8, thats probably the best on e85 on full load.

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